How the 10-year vehicle import ban is revitalising Zimbabwe’s highways and economy
The policy ensures that foreign currency is spent on assets with a longer lifespan, optimising the country's balance of payments.
By Tendai Munhundarima
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Self-driving vehicles, why they do not make sense in Zimbabwe
An AV’s defensive driving software would be perpetually overwhelmed by this behaviour, forcing the vehicle to a grinding halt every few meters.
By Tendai Munhundarima
Jun. 4, 2026
The Sunday Drive: Evs and bad designs, what is really going on
This anxiety has led to an era of over-styling, leaving vehicles covered in fake glowing blue accents, unnecessary light bars and bloated silhouettes.
By Tendai Munhundarima
May. 31, 2026
Tanzania, the new frontrunner in the race for critical minerals
Tanzania, for its part, is looking to even out these odds and establish itself as a major player in the mining and processing of critical minerals.
By Tinaye Garava
May. 28, 2026
The last dance of the three-pedal experience: Why the manual transmission is becoming a luxury in 2026
For decades, the manual gearbox was the standard, the default choice for the budget-conscious, the fuel-efficient and the driving purist alike.
By Tendai Munhundarima
May. 17, 2026
Ghost inspections: Zim car importers charged for services they never see
Every year, thousands of Zimbabweans import second-hand vehicles from countries such as Japan and the United Kingdom, drawn by their relative affordability, reliability, and wider selection
By Nunurai Jena
Apr. 26, 2026
Cars in their mixed eraCars in their mixed era
The global car industry in February 2026 feels like a busy workshop with three different projects on the go. Over in one corner, engineers are perfecting fully-electric cars. Across the room
By Andrew Muzamhindo
Feb. 27, 2026
Two different times will never be merged into one
By forcing an EV to mimic the limitations of an internal combustion engine, manufacturers risk diluting the very strengths that make electric propulsion revolutionary.
By Tendai Munhundarima
Feb. 15, 2026
How Zim’s second-hand car boom is fuelling a hidden waste crisis
Customs officials at ports like Beitbridge and Chirundu are primarily tasked with assessing duty, checking for stolen vehicles, and ensuring documentation is in order.
By Nunurai Jena
Jan. 25, 2026
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Jun. 7, 2026
